Witches romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

Choosing the right comp titles for your witches romance’s query letter can make or break your changes of being published.

If you’re wondering what the purpose of a comp title is, it’s to allow agents and publishing house editors to quickly gauge the genre and market potential of your book.

I regularly update this list of witches romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn witches romance or something fast and spicy, you’ll find titles below to help you write a killer query letter!

If you’re looking for something a bit more specific, check out my romance comp database.

1. A Bargain So BloodyAuthor: Vasilisa DrakeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy, vampires, witches
2. A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a DemonAuthor: Sarah HawleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, witches
3. A Witch's Guide to Magical InnkeepingAuthor: Sangu MandannaYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches
4. American DemonAuthor: Kim HarrisonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, demons, fantasy, magic, paranormal, urban fantasy, vampires, witches
5. Back in a SpellAuthor: Lana HarperYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, magic, paranormal, queer, witches
6. Best Hex EverAuthor: Nadia El-FassiYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fantasy, magic, paranormal, witches
7. BewitchedAuthor: Laura ThalassaYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, witches
8. BitterthornAuthor: Kat DunnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, gothic, lesbian, queer, romantasy, witches, young adult
9. Black Truth, White LiesAuthor: Hailey EdwardsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, demons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, urban fantasy, witches
10. Boss WitchAuthor: Ann AguirreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fantasy, magic, paranormal, witches
11. Bring Me Your MidnightAuthor: Rachel GriffinYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches, young adult
12. Burning CrownsAuthor: Catherine DoyleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches, young adult
13. City of NightAuthor: Linsey HallYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, demons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy, witches
14. City of Smoke and BrimstoneAuthor: Kayla EdwardsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy, vampires, witches
15. Demon's BrideAuthor: Leigh MillerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, demons, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, smut, witches
16. From Bad to CursedAuthor: Lana HarperYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fantasy, magic, paranormal, queer, witches
17. Go Hex YourselfAuthor: Jessica ClareYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, paranormal, witches
18. Heartless HunterAuthor: Kristen CiccarelliYear published: 2024Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches, young adult
19. In Charm's WayAuthor: Lana HarperYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, lesbian, paranormal, queer, witches
20. Inner DemonsAuthor: Stacia StarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, demons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy, witches
21. Kingdom of the CursedAuthor: Kerri ManiscalcoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, witches, young adult
22. Kingdom of the WickedAuthor: Kerri ManiscalcoYear published: 2020Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fantasy, mystery, paranormal, romantasy, witches, young adult
23. Luck of the DemonAuthor: Stacia StarkYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, demons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy, witches
24. Magic LessonsAuthor: Alice HoffmanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magic, magical realism, paranormal, witches
25. Queen of ChaosAuthor: Amelia HutchinsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, witches
26. Rebel WitchAuthor: Kristen CiccarelliYear published: 2025Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches, young adult
27. Small Town, Big MagicAuthor: Hazel BeckYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fantasy, halloween, magic, paranormal, witches
28. Soul of a WitchAuthor: Harley LarouxYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, demons, fantasy, horror, paranormal, smut, witches
29. Speak of the DemonAuthor: Stacia StarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, demons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, urban fantasy, witches
30. The BecomingAuthor: Nora RobertsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, witches
31. The Black Bird OracleAuthor: Deborah HarknessYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magic, paranormal, supernatural, vampires, witches
32. The CovenAuthor: Harper L. WoodsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, vampires, witches
33. The Crescent Moon TearoomAuthor: Stacy SivinskiYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, magical realism, mystery, witches
34. The Crown of Oaths and CursesAuthor: J. BreeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, slow burn, witches
35. The First Witch of BostonAuthor: Andrea CatalanoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, halloween, historical, witches
36. The Honey WitchAuthor: Sydney J. ShieldsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy, witches
37. The League of Gentlewomen WitchesAuthor: india, HoltonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magic, witches
38. The Lies of LenaAuthor: Kylie SnowYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, dark fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches
39. The MarionettesAuthor: Katie WismerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy, vampires, witches
40. The MoorwitchAuthor: Jessica KhouryYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, historical, mystery, romantasy, witches
41. The Serpent and the WolfAuthor: Rebecca RobinsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches
42. The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and MagicAuthor: Breanne RandallYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, fantasy, halloween, magic, magical realism, paranormal, witches
43. The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesAuthor: Sangu MandannaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, witches
44. The Wedding WitchAuthor: Erin SterlingYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, christmas, fantasy, holiday, magic, paranormal, witches
45. The Witch CollectorAuthor: Charissa WeaksYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches
46. The Witch KingAuthor: H.E. EdgmonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fae, fantasy, queer, transgender, witches, young adult
47. The Witch's HeartAuthor: Genevieve GornichecYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, witches
48. Twin CrownsAuthor: Catherine DoyleYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches, young adult
49. VessellessAuthor: Cortney L. WinnYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, slow burn, witches
50. Violet Made of ThornsAuthor: Gina ChenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, retellings, romantasy, witches, young adult
51. Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain AnymoreAuthor: Emily KrempholtzYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches
52. Wild and Wicked ThingsAuthor: Francesca MayYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, witches
53. Wild Is the WitchAuthor: Rachel GriffinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, fantasy, magic, paranormal, witches, young adult
54. Witch PleaseAuthor: Ann AguirreYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fantasy, magic, paranormal, witches
55. Witcha Gonna Do?Author: Avery FlynnYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, paranormal, witches

Other resources to assist with your querying journey

Comp titles are only a small piece of the querying puzzle! Here are other resources I offer to help writers achieve their dreams of publishing their novels:

• Developmental editing services
• Pre-querying package
• Publishers accepting manuscript submissions this month
• Romance tropes list
• Random romance trope generator

Frequently asked questions

How recent do comp titles need to be?

Comp titles should be published within the past five to seven years so it is representative of the current market potential of your manuscript.

Can I use bestselling books as a comp title?

Yes, you can! However, the bestselling books aren’t always the most suitable options. While it’s integral that a comp title has sold well, it’s better to choose a comp title that’s sold less well but closer represents the tone and overall vibe of your own book.

How many comp titles should I include in my query letter?

You should aim for two comp titles in your query letter. You can include three, but agents would expect more than one.

Can I use a series as a comp title?

You can, but it’s best to pick a specific book within that series that best represents your manuscript.

What if I can’t find a witches romance comp title that fits my book?

You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!”